A case series of the safety and efficacy of testosterone replacement therapy in renal failure and kidney transplant patients.

Journal: Translational andrology and urology
Published Date: Dec 1, 2016

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Hypogonadism is common in patients with renal dysfunction and does not always correct following transplantation. Recent studies show increased mortality for dialysis and transplant patients with low testosterone (T). These patients are often not treated due to concerns over efficacy and complications (both real and imagined). There is surprisingly scant literature supporting the use of T therapy in these patients. We wished to examine the results of T therapy in our patients with renal failure or following transplant.

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  • Ahmad Majzoub
    Department of Urology, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
  • Daniel A Shoskes
    Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.

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